"Love you both. Nancy will always have a special place in my heart. She left us with many wonderful memories. She made coming to Phoenix a special time."
In loving memory of
Nancy C. Baumgartner
Nancy Caroline (Knobloch) Baumgartner was born to Walter and Iola Knobloch on September 10, 1949 in Rock Rapids, Iowa and passed away at the Hospice of the Valley in Glendale, Arizona on October 9, 2017 at the age of 68.
Nancy grew up and attended school in Hills, Minnesota. After high school, Nancy worked as a bookkeeper for various businesses in Sioux Falls, SD until 1979 when she relocated to Phoenix, AZ due to health issues. Nancy married Leon Baumgartner on December 2, 1984 and she helped Leon in his Try Me Bicycle business up until the time of her death.
Nancy gave her heart to the Lord at age 13. She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church and was a faithful servant of the Lord in the church and to many, many individuals. Although she had none of her own, Nancy had so much love for children and served as a "nanny" , "aunt", or "grandma" to so many over the years.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 33 years, Leon Baumgartner, 3 brothers; Larry of Hills, MN, Delbert (June) of Rock Valley, IA, and Dan (ReJean) of Rock Rapids, IA, 2 sisters; Jean (Gary) Heyer of Larchwood, IA and Marvella (Scott) Steffen of Morton, IL, sister-in-law Judy Clayborn of East Mesa, AZ. She is also survived by many cherished nephews and nieces.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, infant sister, nephews Jeremy Heyer and Jeff Knobloch, sister-in-law Sherryl Knobloch, and Leon's parents, Glen and Alice Baumgartner. Services will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 10:00 am at the Apostolic Christian Church 9230 N 26th St Phoenix, AZ. Interment will follow at East Resthaven Park Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ.
Tributes
"Leon, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless you. Nancy has won the victory and has earned her rest. I am so thankful for the time I was able to spend with you and Nancy when I visited Phoenix. Connie"
"Thoughts and prayers for the Steffen family!"
"Sharing your grief Leon and family. Many cherised memories of Nancy during my visits to Phoenix."
"Leon, thinking of you in the loss of your dear wife and also to Nancy's siblings. It was 5 or 6 years ago, when Caroline Banwart and I were at hour home for dinner (it was in March). After dinner we played dominoes and Nancy won every game. Now she has won the battle of life and her body is healed and she is with the Lord, for whom she served many years. May our Heavenly wrap you and her siblings in His comforting arms and give you peace."
"Leon, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Jon & Cheryl Ricketts"
"Dear Leon, Words just fail...we share your sorrow. We loved Nancy and will miss her so very much. I am so sorry we weren't able to be there. Please know that our thoughts and prayers have been with you these past months and will continue. I'm going to miss my dear friend. With love and prayers, Wes and Joyce"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you Leon and family. Tho absent in body my spirit and prayers are with you all. A victory for dear Nancy - but you will have beautiful memories to share with one another and yourself especially Leon. Wishing you God's Abundant Grace as you transition to a life without Nancy here on this earth. We have something wonderful to look forward to someday - to be with her. God's Peace and Grace to each of you."
"Leon, Sorry for your loss, but so grateful I got to spend an evening of fellowship and ice cream with both of you when in Arizona. Precious memories."
"Our hearts are with you in sympathy and love. Unable to be with you in person, and yet you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's arms around you. Love,Bill and Jo"
"Nancy has won the victory in Jesus! Yet for you, Leon, and all of the family, it is very heartbreaking . She was a special cousin to me , even though in the latter years we saw each other very little. My deepest sympathy to you all, and God be close with you each moment of the day and each day ahead. May He comfort you and wrap His arms around you and give you peace. With much love and prayers."
"Bro. Leon - you certainly have our many prayers in the passing of your dear wife. Remember the many times of bike rides and fellowship. May God comfort you and provide for you in the days ahead. Our Love in Christ, Mike and Kathy Leman - Eureka, IL"